SOL CE 3B

Fundamental Freedoms

The Constitution of the United States of America establishes and protects the citizens’ fundamental rights and liberties.

First Amendment freedoms

Religion: Government may not establish an official religion, endorse an official religion, or unduly interfere with the free exercise of religion.

First Amendment freedoms

Speech: Individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs.

First Amendment freedoms

Press: The press has the right to gather and publish information, including that which criticizes the government.

First Amendment freedoms

Assembly: Individuals may peacefully gather.

First Amendment freedoms

Petition: Individuals have the right to make their views known to public officials.

The Fourteenth Amendment

Extends the due process protection to actions of the states

Due Process

The idea that the government must treat citizens fairly. This is especially true in legal proceedings (court hearings, contracts, carrying out the law).

Few rights, if any, are considered absolute.

What does the US Constitution establish and protect for citizens?

Fundamental rights and liberties

Which amendment protects these fundamental freedoms and liberties?

1st Amendment

Which freedom means that individuals are free to express their opinions and beliefs?

Speech

Which freedom means individuals have the right to make their views know to the government?

Petition

Which freedom means individuals have the right to gather peacefully?

Assembly

Which freedom means that government may not establish an official religion, endorse an official religion, or unduly interfere with the free exercise of religion?

Religion

Which freedom means that the media has the right to gather and publish information, including that which criticizes the government?

Press

Define due process.

The idea that the government must treat citizens fairly.

Which amendment protects due process?

14th Amendment

Few rights if any are considered what?

Absolute